N.J.S.A. 4:8-17.27 — Seizure of seeds; condemnation; disposition

4:8-17.27. Seizure of seeds; condemnation; disposition Any lot of seed not in compliance with the provisions of this act shall be subject to seizure by the State on complaint of the State Seed Analyst to a court of competent jurisdiction. In the event the court finds the seed to be in violation of the provisions of this act and orders the condemnation thereof, said seed shall be denatured, processed, destroyed, relabeled, or otherwise disposed of in compliance with the laws of this State; provided, that in no instance shall the court order such disposition of said seed without first having given the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for the release of said seed or permission to process or relabel it to bring it into compliance with this act. L.1963, c. 29, s. 15.

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